The Life of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: Comprehending an Account of His Studies and Numerous Works, in Chronological Order; a Series of His Epistolary Correspondence and Conversations with Many Eminent Persons; and Various Original Pieces of His Composition, Never Before Published: the Whole Exhibiting a View of Literature and Literary Men in Great Britain, for Nearly Half a Century During which He Flourished, Volume 1G. Routledge & Company, Farringdon Street, 1857 - 300 pages |
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... master of the subject of it , and whose approbation , therefore , must ensure it credit and success , the Life of Dr. Johnson is , with the greatest propriety , dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds , who was the intimate and beloved friend ...
... master of the subject of it , and whose approbation , therefore , must ensure it credit and success , the Life of Dr. Johnson is , with the greatest propriety , dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds , who was the intimate and beloved friend ...
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... Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers , whom I have long known a worthy man and an obliging friend . In the strangely mixed scenes of human existence , our feelings are often at once pleasing and painful . Of this truth , the ...
... Master of the Worshipful Company of Stationers , whom I have long known a worthy man and an obliging friend . In the strangely mixed scenes of human existence , our feelings are often at once pleasing and painful . Of this truth , the ...
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... master of nature , has not forgot in his account of Catiline to remark , that his walk was now quick , and again slow , as an indication of a mind revolving with violent commotion . Thus the story of Melancthon affords a striking ...
... master of nature , has not forgot in his account of Catiline to remark , that his walk was now quick , and again slow , as an indication of a mind revolving with violent commotion . Thus the story of Melancthon affords a striking ...
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... master duck , Whom Samuel Johnson trod on ; If it had lived , it had been good luck , For then we'd had an odd one . " 1 This is the only room of the house which remains in the same state as when occupied by the Doctor's father . - ED ...
... master duck , Whom Samuel Johnson trod on ; If it had lived , it had been good luck , For then we'd had an odd one . " 1 This is the only room of the house which remains in the same state as when occupied by the Doctor's father . - ED ...
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... master , whom , when he spoke of him to me , he familiarly called Tom Brown , who , said he , " published a spelling - book , and dedicated it to the UNIVERSE ; but I fear no copy of it can now be had . " [ 1719. Age 10. ] He began to ...
... master , whom , when he spoke of him to me , he familiarly called Tom Brown , who , said he , " published a spelling - book , and dedicated it to the UNIVERSE ; but I fear no copy of it can now be had . " [ 1719. Age 10. ] He began to ...
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